A History of the Portuguese Fado

Based upon a decade of research in four countries, this book traces the origins, history and meaning of the Fado in Portugal, Brazil, America and Europe. Lyrical content, musical instruments, its social history and relationship with the media industry is examined in depth.

Sommario

Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Beginnings; The Instruments; Lisbon; Coimbra and Porto; The Media Industry; The Diaspora; (Endnotes); Bibliography; Discography; Useful Addresses; Index.

Info autore

Paul Vernon is a freelance writer, journalist and record dealer. He is author of Ethnic and Vernacular Music (Greenwood, 1996).

Riassunto

Based upon a decade of research in four countries, this book traces the origins, history and meaning of the Fado in Portugal, Brazil, America and Europe. Lyrical content, musical instruments, its social history and relationship with the media industry is examined in depth.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Mr. Paul Vernon, Paul Vernon
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781859283776
• ISBN: 978-1-85928-377-6
• Pagine: 156
• Peso: 453 g
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica; Portugal, Folk-Stil, Traditionelle Musik und Volksmusik